Soccer-FIFA investigates Ecuador fans' homophobic chants

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group A - Qatar v Ecuador - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar - November 20, 2022 Ecuador fans celebrate after the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

DOHA (Reuters) - FIFA said it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Ecuador over homophobic chanting by their fans in their World Cup opener.

Ecuador had faced possible expulsion from the tournament after Chile complained they had fielded an ineligible player during the qualifiers.